Issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the Dutch Red Cross, founded in 1867 — one year after Henry Dunant's original Geneva Committee had begun expanding nationally across Europe. The Netherlands was among the earliest countries to establish a formal national society under the new international framework.
As a silver-plated copper circulation commemorative, these were sold directly to the public at face value through the Dutch postal network and selected retailers, meaning most examples were immediately set aside uncirculated.
Issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the Dutch Red Cross, founded in 1867 — one year after Henry Dunant's original Geneva Committee had begun expanding nationally across Europe. The Netherlands was among the earliest countries to establish a formal national society under the new international framework.
As a silver-plated copper circulation commemorative, these were sold directly to the public at face value through the Dutch postal network and selected retailers, meaning most examples were immediately set aside uncirculated.